How to Make Devil Dogs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Devil Dogs are a classic American treat that have been delighting taste buds for generations. These sweet, cake-like sandwich cookies have a rich history and are beloved by both children and adults alike. Whether you grew up enjoying Devil Dogs as an after-school snack or are just discovering them now, this iconic dessert is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Originating in the United States, Devil Dogs have been a staple in bakeries and households across the country since the ea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 devil dogs

  • Make the cake batter: Beat sugar and butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix in milk and vanilla.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto ungreased cookie sheets to make an even number of cookies; there should be about 24.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies spring back when touched or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • While the cookies are cooling, make the filling: Whisk milk and flour together in a saucepan over low heat until a thick paste forms. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Beat sugar, shortening, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until creamy. Add cooled paste mixture and beat until fluffy; this could take some time and if paste is not completely cooled, it will look curdled.
  • Spread filling onto half of the cooled cookies; sandwich with remaining cookies.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 128mg